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Do any vans tell the driver when a DPF regeneration is starting or taking place?
I have noticed a knocking noise between gear changes on my Ford Focus 1.6 diesel. My local dealer has told me this is normal, but I disagree. How do I find out what the problem is?
The 1.5 diesel on my Nissan Qashqai broke, due to turbo failure. Nissan has replaced the engine and I am due to get it back tomorrow. What should I check?
I received a letter from Volkswagen over a year ago to say my diesel Passat was impacted by the emissions scandal. They said they would be in touch shortly about the recall - I've yet to receive any follow...
Six months ago I purchased a used Volkswagen Tiguan from a local dealer. The car was 14 months old and the salesman assured me that the engine was not involved in the Volkswagen emissions scandal. Subsequently...
I have just read your article on EGR failure on Volkswagens and the link to the emissions scam with interest. My 2011 Passat has been recalled as one of the cars effected by the scandal and has been fully...
Turbochargers on engines used not to operate in first gear or below 2000rpm. (diesel) or 3000rpm. (petrol). Is this still the case as I may in the future purchase a small capacity turbo engine ? ...
We are looking to buying a used automatic Volkswagen Touran, with an automatic DSG gearbox. We have the choice of a 2012 1.6 TDI with 23k on the clock for £12k or a 2013 2.0 TDI with 35k on the clock for...
In 2012 I bought a new MINI Cooper D. After just 12 weeks of ownership the car developed a rattle when changing gear. The MINI dealer replaced both the gearbox and clutch. Sine 70,000 miles later the car...
I've noticed steam coming from the exhaust of my 2008 Vauxhall Vectra diesel. it is also losing water. Is the head gasket gone or is it something else.If its the head gasket what would a garage charge...
 

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